England openers Jason Roy and and Alex Hales on Friday shared a huge partnership of 256 runs that shattered a cluster of records. Earlier, Sri Lanka struggled to 254-7 despite winning the toss and choosing to bat first on a pitch that was looking ideal to bat. The Sri Lankan batsmen got good start but […]
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No two World Cups for India Under 19 players
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to allow a player to play in only one Under 19 World cup during his playing days. It means that a player who has represented India in an Under-19 World Cup earlier cannot be part of the succeeding junior World Cups, even he meets […]
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Not in a hurry to play Pink-ball Test: Anurag Thakur
The newly elected president of BCCI has shared his for the first time on the pink ball and said that BCCI is not in a hurry to play the pink ball test match. He said that the decision regarding the pink ball match will be taken only after taking the feedback of the players who […]
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Bruce Oxenford takes umpire safety to next level wearing protective shield
Bruce Oxenford sets new record in umpire safety as he used a protective shield for the first time in an international fixture during England’s record-breaking one-day win against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. The 56-year-old Australian’s left forearm was costumed with the protective device, which to some extent looked like a slimmed down version of a […]
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What can Kumble and Rahul Dravid contribute as coach?
BCCI announced Anil Kumble as the new coach of the Indian Senior cricket team. Anil Kumble took over Ravi Shastri after a gap of 2 months. Ravi Shastri contract was not extended. The BCCI advertised for the post of coach job and after the procedure, the Indian team got a wise coach. Anil Kumble and […]
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Angelo Mathews reveals his all-time XI
Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews, arguably the best all-rounder at the moment, has taken the time to reveal his all-time XI. It comes as a no surprise as there are 5 Sri Lankan players in his squad. The team is an absolute master-class as it is packed with legends but the Sri Lankan has gone […]
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CPL could open up USA market
Cricket as a sport has been worshipped in several nations, but is yet to make an impression from the global perspective. To ensure that the game is a globally renowned sport, it is exceptionally essential that the game is given some time in unexplored markets and territories. One of those potential markets is that of […]
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Decisions taken at BCCI’s four-day conclave by the working committee
The BCCI’s first ever Conclave ended with the working committee meet of the Indian cricket board, held in Dharamsala on June 24, 2016. The conclave which was started on June 21, saw some major decisions being taken by the working committee. The conclave, which is expected to become an annual feature, started with a workshop for […]
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Five things we learnt from India’s first pink ball match
Indian cricket has taken a massive step as Eden Gardens hosted a pink ball day-night Super League final in an attempt to let the country know about the newly found innovation in the longest format of the game. The Bengal cricket board has helped BCCI as the board is keen to host a day-night test later this […]
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20 things you should know about Anil Kumble
After a disappointing end to their World T20 campaign earlier in the year, Team India is set to step into a new era in the glorious history of the sport. The Men in Blue are without a head coach since Ravi Shastri vacated the place and it was looking more and more important for the […]